811-815 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 811-815 Oak Street in Hayes Valley, owned by 815 Oak LLC, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced significant maintenance and renovation issues in recent years. Most notably, in late 2019, the building underwent substantial remodeling work valued at $200,000 to address dry rot in walls and floors, and to renovate kitchens and bathrooms across all three units (811, 813, and 815), including the installation of new electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and gas furnaces. However, several serious maintenance problems emerged around the same time, with multiple active complaints filed in 2019 regarding water damage, mold, window damage, plumbing issues, heating problems, and unauthorized units, including a report of an illegal unit with no egress and safety concerns about smoke detectors.

All these complaints were documented between March and October 2019, suggesting a period of significant building system failures. The building has a history of addressing various infrastructure issues, including sewer line replacement (2009), multiple water heater replacements (2008, 2009, 2018), and kitchen/bathroom renovations. Historical violations from 2008-2009 included problems with plumbing fixtures, interior surfaces, fire safety, and handrails, though these were all officially abated by April 2009.

Recent work in 2020 involved street space permits, and there have been several 311 calls between 2021-2024 regarding various street-level issues such as graffiti and cleaning. The building underwent tenant buyouts in 2019 and 2020, with compensation amounts of $156,000 to one tenant and $142,500 to five tenants, indicating voluntary unit turnover during this period. The property has seen consistent maintenance efforts, though the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response. As of now, there are two active complaints from October 2019 regarding heating problems and maintenance issues that have yet to be fully resolved, indicating that some of the building's systems may still be experiencing persistent problems despite previous renovations.